Alternative to a cardigan in spring/summer? Cool blazer?

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I am fed up with always wearing cardigans. I am a cold person so end up always wearing one but feel they look frumpy at times and the hem goes up at the back.

I really want a cool/casual blazer/ jacket to wear instead. I really like the women's suit jackets which are in shops at the moment but they are too formal for me.

Any suggestions?

Something to throw over a summer dress, skirt, shorts without it looking frumpy. I a mid thirties.

Place marking...

I'm place marking as well. My workplace is ridiculously cold, and I'm sure they are cost cutting by turning the heating down. I can't look smart at work right now because wearing several jumpers is not a stylish look. People were working in their coats last week FGS!

Shirt worn as a jacket?
Lots of examples on Pinterest

Same! A couple of years ago I had a very fine knit slightly shaped, 3/4 sleeve cardigan from Mantaray.

I wore it over vest tops and tees. It was just the thing. Nor frumpy but an extra layer and made good use of summer tops. I’d love to have another like it but I’ve searched without luck!

I have a nude /blush blazer that Is not tailored looks great with jeans, also denim jacket great over summer dress... Will try and get pics

Something like this
www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/jackets-coats/pale-pink-cross-hatch-blazer/p/560476172?comp=PDP-Color-Swatch

My one was from new look but the material was crepe much less formal..
For a denim jacket with a dress go for slightly cropped

"Shirt worn as a jacket?"

Nowhere near warm enough. It isn't a good look over a thick jumper IMO.
No to 3/4 length sleeves. If my wrists are cold I am cold.

New look one is nice but looking for something more casual. Wondering if need something shorter too

This kind of thing?
https://www.hush-uk.com/m/womenswear/daywear/jumperscardis/baskettstitchjackettjollygreenn_white.htm

I have a few kimono/silk 'jackets' that I throw on over t-shirts or dresses..could that be an option? I also live in my denim jacket in the summer...

Yes exactly but in a more neutral colour.

Or this? Comes plain too? http://www.whistles.com/women/clothing/coats-jackets/stripe-jersey-jacket-26905.html?dwvarstripe-jersey-jacket-269055_color=Navy#q=Jacket&tcgid=root&start=0

www.boohoo.com/womens/coats-jackets/kimonos

Not sure how to make that a hyperlink but it give you an idea of what I mean...I don't own any of these, usually get mine from mango, Zara or H&M..

A jersey blazer is the answer.

Oasis have nice blazers in. This navy one would go win everything:

www.oasis-stores.com/gb/clothing/jackets-coats/lightweight-jersey-jacket/065272.html?dwvar_065272_color=19&position=25&cgid=coats-and-jackets#page=2&productsMoved=2&hideFeatured=false&start=25&categoryID=coats-and-jackets

I agree about jersey blazers but also like the short style like this shop.mango.com/in/women/jackets-jackets/trim-tweed-jacket_23045722.html?c=05&n=1&s=search

A fitted denim.shirt made from good thick denim is as warm.as a cardigan and looks a bit edgier than a blazer with dresses and skirts.

I've got the Whistles striped jersey blazer which Starry links to above. It's brilliant. It can look reasonably smart but it feels so comfortable because it's stretchy.

Following...I really want a grey jersey blazer, but I'm tall so nothing cropped and I'm skint. This is the one thing that I haven't managed to find in the charity shops and can't risk Ebay as I really need to try on first.
I've been stocking up on some really fab (2nd hand) fitted men's shirts, my favourite being a Ted Baker with birds on the cuffs for £4.99, just need a nice jacket to go with them.

I wear a denim jacket

Blazers are sold everywhere, take your pick.

direct.asda.com/george/womens/coats-jackets/textured-open-front-blazer/GEM617578,default,pd.html
They have got 2 colours in this but only size 16 and 18 left.

Unfortunately Asda one isn't in my size and I don't live near one to have a look in store. Good find though.